Event Siena War

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Was a war of the Duchy of Florence (which controlled northern Tuscany), supported by Spanish and Imperial forces, against the Republic of Siena (which controlled southern Tuscany). The Republic of Siena was invaded and annexed by Florence.

Chronology

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  • January 1554: At the end of January 1554, Siena was placed under siege.
  • March 1553: Spanish general García de Toledo invaded the Republic of Siena, conquering Lucignano, Montefollonico and Pienza for Florence.
  • June 1555: The Take of Porto Ercole took place between May 25 and June 18 1555.
  • January 1554: At the end of January 1554, Siena was placed under siege.
  • April 1555: The enemies who entered Siena victorious on April 17, 1555, the date of the stipulation of the capitulation after the surrender of the city due to hunger.
  • July 1553: The imperial troops that were aiding the Republic of Florence, left part of the territories conquered from Siena because they had to go fighting with the Ottomans that had started an invasion of southern Italy.
  • April 1554: The Val di Chiana was put to fire and sword. Sinalunga and Torrita were taken by Florence.